Description
Sweet Southern Paula Deen candied yams combine creamy potatoes with gooey marshmallow topping. Comfort classics from Georgia kitchens promise delightful dessert-like side dish warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium yams (peeled and sliced)
- 1 stick (113 g/4 oz) salted butter
- ¾ cup (150 g) dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Cleanse and peel yams, slicing into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee consistent cooking, then parboil in boiling water for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Syrup Creation: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, gradually incorporating granulated and dark brown sugars while stirring. Infuse the mixture with ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, powdered ginger, and pure vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and glossy.
- Initial Baking: Grease a 9×13 inch ceramic baking dish, arranging parboiled yam cubes in a single layer. Drizzle the aromatic sugar mixture evenly, ensuring complete coverage of each cube. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes, allowing yams to caramelize and absorb the sweet spices.
- Marshmallow Topping: Generously spread miniature marshmallows across the entire surface of the caramelized yams, creating a uniform layer. Broil for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown, puffy topping without burning.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from the oven and allow candied yams to rest for 8-10 minutes, permitting sugars to set and marshmallows to cool slightly before presenting this delectable side dish.
Notes
- Select Perfect Yams: Choose firm, uniformly sized orange sweet potatoes without blemishes or soft spots for consistent cooking and best flavor.
- Parboil with Precision: Avoid overcooking yams during initial boiling; they should remain slightly firm to maintain texture during final baking process.
- Monitor Marshmallow Broiling: Watch closely during final 2-3 minutes to prevent burning; marshmallows can quickly transition from golden to charred.
- Temperature Control Matters: Use medium heat when creating sugar syrup to prevent burning and achieve smooth, glossy caramel-like consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg